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Teaching Digitally Distracted Learners

By Matthew Lynch
November 3, 2020
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The use of digital tech in education helps learners gain access to better education, but the same digital devices can also be a cause of distraction. The increased rate of digital distraction is becoming more and more apparent in digital learning programs. But the benefits of online learning programs are so signficant that, if handled properly, the concerns about distraction can be resolved. A person’s ability to remain focused on any task depends mainly on two neural processes. So, if learners’ attention is directed toward a goal-oriented activity, distraction tones down easily.

Educators can use multiple strategies to help them organize their online learning environment and address how learners interact online to reduce distraction and increase their engagement. So, educators can discuss in detail fundamental tricks that will help resolve learners’ distraction gradually, if not immediately.

Use personalized learning

Personalized learning strategies help learners reach their potential. When learners can connect with the lessons and understand that what they are learning is meaningful, they are less likely to get distracted. This is possible only when educators execute maximum learner-centered approaches to make learning more personal.

The other thing is to give learners complete freedom and flexibility to work in breakout groups when they are working on certain projects. By doing so, learners understand their strengths and weaknesses in any assignment. They can also figure out when they can take charge of any work independently.

It is essential to keep learners engaged with virtual gaming, classmate-to-classmate learning groups, and speakers; doing so provides a vital opportunity to engage with learning beyond simply watching a video. And most importantly, learners are encouraged to make personal educational choices with different learning options that motivate them to take charge of their success.

Let them work with their hands

Learners become more interested when they engage in hands-on learning strategies. Rote memorization does more harm than good, and learners can learn better only when they enjoy what they are learning. But learners need prompts to find the underlying meaning behind the hands-on activity for learning to be successful.

Hands-on learning involves allowing learners to explore the treasure of online content as a way to help them go deep into the subject matter. Hands-on learning is particularly essential for STEM education.

Allow them to self-pace

Learning should not be seen as a generalized process for all individuals. Each learner has their own pace of learning progression, which leads to a widespread and productive path for success. When learners are allowed to work at their own pace, they do not stress out, and they more easily absorb the material; as a result, their success rate accelerates automatically. Self-paced progression is paired with personalization and tech, thereby fostering a new track that learners can take to learn better.

Making learning relevant to the learner

When learners understand that what they are learning is relevant or when they understand its importance in the real world, they are more likely to get engaged. For this, educators must repeatedly quote practical examples or use the latest tech such as virtual media to make things stand out. Once that’s done, learning become less of a memorization exercise and stays with the learner longer. This is how learners develop skills that can be used in their best interest for their well-being.

Finally, the last key to success is patience. Managing curious minds is not an easy job and can be troublesome for educators, but teaching done patiently has the most benefits at the end of the day.

Concluding thoughts

In case you feel we missed any essential tip, which you feel is indeed helpful in managing digitally distracted learners, please feel free to leave a comment below.


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